Football transfer rumours: Manchester City to move for Alexis Mac Allister?

<p>Today’s fluff lacks community spirit</p><p>After looking a tad silly in the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/arsenal-manchester-city-community-shield-match-report">Community Shield loss to Arsenal</a>, with not having a midfield being one problem for Enzo Maresca and the further blow of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/rodri-set-to-complete-barcelona-move-after-manchester-city-accept-654m-bid">Rodri’s departure</a> getting closer, Manchester City really need some new blood. A surprise name linked to them is <strong>Alexis Mac Allister</strong> of Liverpool, who may receive a bid in the coming days as City aim to ready themselves for the Premier League season.</p><p><strong>Ibrahim Mbaye</strong> has been linked with every club around, so it should come as no shock that Manchester United have held talks over signing the Paris Saint-Germain winger, who was left out of the matchday squad for the French Super Cup on Sunday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/17/football-transfer-rumours-manchester-city-to-move-for-alexis-mac-allister">Continue reading...</a>